El Paso-Gridley had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 0-4 to make it nine. They lost 19-0 to the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Chiefs. If the Titans were looking for revenge after losing 8-6 to the Chiefs when the teams met back in May of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Deer Creek-Mackinaw, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-3. That 19-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Deer Creek-Mackinaw's part, Emily Stauffer made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Stauffer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Byrkleigh Kraft was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. She also snagged a stolen base, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ally McDaniel, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. El Paso-Gridley is set to take on their familiar foe Fieldcrest at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Deer Creek-Mackinaw will face off against rival Eureka at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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